There's so much happening in Nottingham this week, we couldn't narrow it down! Enjoy some horror movies, gigs galore, hear from Notts fashion legend Paul Smith and lots more.
An Audience with Sir Paul Smith
When: Tuesday 15 Oct
Where: Nottingham Playhouse
How much: £25
Beeston-born fashion designer and national treasure Sir Paul Smith will visit the Nottingham Playhouse this month, where he’ll be interviewed by journalist Richard Williams and answer questions from the audience about his extraordinary career spanning over fifty years. This is a rare chance to hear all about the goings-on of global fashion from one of the most well-known local names in Notts history. If you’re as proud to call Notts home as Paul is, this will probably be the event for you.
When: Thursday 17 - Sunday 20 Oct
Where: Broadway Cinema
How much: £5.94 or £85
Mayhem Film Festival will be once again held at Broadway Cinema this month, screening the best international horror, sci-fi and cult cinema from around the world. Including both features and short films sent by submission, the festival will also involve masterclasses, premieres and previews, setting itself up as a unique and memorable night, perfect for film aficionados across the country. If you’re in need of a good scare or to visit another world for a while, then visit Mayhem to enjoy an unquestioned highlight of Broadway’s stacked events calendar.
Sinfonia of London (feat Sheku)
When: Friday 18 Oct
Where: Royal Concert Hall
How much: From £16
After a long career of wowing audiences across the world and winning an MBE for his services to music, Nottingham-born cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason will be returning to his home city this month, but not alone. He’ll be accompanied by the all-star Sinfonia of London, comprising section leaders of many of the UK and Europe’s greatest orchestras. Together, the performers will present some intense and stirring symphonies over the course of a grand and memorable evening.
KittyArama
Where: The Malt Cross
When: Friday 18 October
How much: Free
If it’s an evening of music, dancing and cool kitsch visuals you fancy, head down to the historic music hall The Malt Cross this Friday for KittyArama. This Arts Council funded project sees projected footage and stop motion animation (with a wide variety of Nottingham footage) and Stiff Kittens DJ on the decks playing a range of music from the 70s and onwards.
When: Friday 18 Oct
Where: Squire Performing Arts Centre
How much: From £7.50
Scotland based folk trio Salt House will visit Notts this week, playing their most recent record Riverwoods. Known for their melancholic, interweaving guitar parts and lyrics encompassing themes of politics and nature, over a long career the band have solidified their reputation as fine interpreters of words old and new. Check them out if you’re in need of a peaceful dose of heartfelt folk as the days get darker.
Where: Rock City
When: Friday 18 October
How much: £36
From his iconic basslines to his enduring work with Joy Division and New Order, Peter Hook is undoubtedly a legend of the 80s/90s British music scene. This week head to Rock City to see Hook and The Light play the Substance albums by Joy Division and New Order in full, including hits such as Temptation, True Faith and (possibly…?) Blue Monday. Check out our brilliantly entertaining recent interview with Peter Hook here.
[Image: Ivan Karczewski]
When: Sunday 20 October
Where: Everywhere
How much: £16.50
Nottingham’s most eclectic music and arts festival will again fill the streets for a colourful and vibrant day filled with the best of multi-genre Notts talent. 2024 marks a pivotal year in the history of Hockley Hustle, not only will there be a celebration commemorating the fifteen year anniversary of three popular promoters (Cultural Vibrations, Acoustickle and V Rocket Sound), but the festival will also be running a promoter mentoring programme with over 300 creatives. Read our preview here.
[Image: Alex Blades]
Where: Rock City
When: Sun 20 Oct
How much: £32.50
Remember when electro-swing was all the rage? Now we’re back bang in the 20s again, it’s time to crack out the sharp suits and shiny shoes to enjoy an evening jazzy Hip Hop beats and upbeat swing. With influences ranging from Django Reinhardt, Vitalic and Daft Punk, Caravan Palace made their mark in the mid 2000s, and now they are back at Rock City with their latest album Gangbusters Melody Club.
Where: The Sumac Centre
When: 18-20 October
How much: Free/£12
Continuing to be a friendly hub for the community, The Sumac Centre in Forest Fields celebrates the 40th birthday of Veggie Catering Campaign this weekend with three days of food, music, poetry and film. While Friday evening sees a reunion for Veggies crew past and present, Saturday is set to be a jam packed day, with the Nottingham premier of 'The Spys who Ruined Our Lives', a film lead by women affected by the #spycops scandal, plus music by Cheap Dirty Horse (£12 including food). Finally, on Sunday you can enjoy a brunch garden party with more music and poetry.
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